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Josh Gad to Play Steve Wozniak in Upcoming 'Jobs' Film?

Posted April 27, 2012 at 2:50pm by iClarified · 6830 views
Josh Gad, best known for starring in the Tony-winning musical 'The Book of Mormon', is reportedly in talks to portray Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in the upcoming film, 'Jobs'.

Gad would star alongside Ashton Kutcher who has been cast as Steve Jobs, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Joshua Michael Stern is directing the pic, which is looking to shoot in May. The movie is being produced and financed by Five Star Institute's Mark Hulme. The film will chronicle Jobs' meteoric rise from Northern California hippie to co-founder of Apple.

The $5 million indie is reportedly eyeing a Texas shoot.

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